How far is Buffalo, NY from Franklinville, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Franklinville, NY is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.26 mi
01h 15m
Flight
43.56 mi
70.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.56 mi
Kilometers
70.11 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.26 mi
Kilometers
85.72 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklinville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Thu, Apr 23, 11:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Franklinville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holland
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Buffalo
26.6 mi
00h 37m
To Franklinville
26.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Franklinville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Franklinville.

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive

    98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue

    607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    63 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Street

    153 m · 16 sec · Church Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 190, NY 5 West: Skyway, Peace Bridge, Canada

    53 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South, NY 5 West: Skyway

    1189 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Niagara Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    1853 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 400, NY 16: West Seneca, East Aurora

    2915 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Aurora Expressway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · Aurora Expressway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olean Road

    27 m · 1 sec · Olean Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Olean Road

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Olean Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Olean Road

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Olean Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 16

    2999 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 16

  18. 18

    Continue on Olean Road

    1128 ft · 21 sec · Olean Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 16

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 16

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 16

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Olean Road

    2911 ft · 49 sec · Olean Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 16

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway 16

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Franklinville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Aurora Expressway
16.8 mi · 31%
Olean Road
12.7 mi · 24%
State Highway 16
9.78 mi · 18%
Niagara Thruway
4.89 mi · 9%
North Main Street
3.62 mi · 7%
Main Street
2.69 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Aurora Expressway

Continue on Aurora Expressway

16.8 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holland
00h 37m from Buffalo
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo and Sunny near Franklinville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Franklinville?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Buffalo and 26.7 miles from Franklinville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.54 one way or $15.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Sunny near Franklinville.

Stop Ideas Near Holland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holland.

RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

33 mi away
55 Dick Road
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

38 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Niagara Falls Station and Customhouse Interpretive Center

66 mi away
27th St. and Lockport Rd.
BUS

Dunkirk, New York

67 mi away
411 Central Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Franklinville. Straight-line distance: 43.56 mi (70.11 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Franklinville

#2 Franklinville

Town in North Carolina

Population2,807
Coordinates42.3370100, -78.4580800
Altitude485
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Franklinville (-78.45808, 42.33701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.11 L · about $7.54
Round trip
$15.07
3.76 gal · 14.22 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.54 $15.07
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.42 $16.85
Premium $4.86 $9.14 $18.28
Diesel $4.69 $8.82 $17.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Franklinville. The current time is 08:58:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.